For Philip, following Jesus meant going to a place he never imagined going, hitching a ride, and having a conversation he never imagined having. God changed the world when Philip said “yes” to the Holy Spirit’s leading. The same thing happens today.
Part 9: Chariot Chaser
Acts 8:26-40
December 1, 2019 • Pastor Luke Uran
Part 1: Wait for It
October 6, 2019 • Pastor Luke Uran
Pastor Luke opens a four-month series covering the book of Acts. In the opening scene, Jesus instructs the Apostles one last time before he leaves Earth. Nothing much — just go change the world. And, he adds: Soon you'll have help like you never imagined. What do Jesus’ instructions look like for us today?
Part 2: Cut to the Heart
October 13, 2019 • Pastor Luke Uran
It’s Pentecost, and Peter definitely has the crowd's attention. Newly filled with the Holy Spirit, he explains exactly who Jesus is, and the heavy cost of sin. The people’s stunned response then was the same as ours today: What shall we do?
Part 3: The Model
It’s THAT section — the one every modern congregation reads and then says, "Why can’t our church be like that?” And then we think about all of the legitimate obstacles. Was the early church an unattainable ideal for us today? Or, as we dig into this passage together, might we discover something we’ve been missing?